F13 Fan and Fan Clutch Tools

Servicing your BMW often involves removing the mechanical cooling fan. This can be a pain without proper tools and you risk damage to your pulley without doing the job the right way. Our water pump pliers, wrenches, and fan clutch tools are gathered on this page for the correct service of your BMW.

Why buy two tools when you can get one that will do many jobs like this open end wrench? It is great for removing and installing the fan clutch and plastic oil filter cap. Also works great for removing and installing the VAN0S solenoid on M50 engine family. Use the same tools the Turner Motorsport techs use!

When it comes to BMW's we all know the weak point is commonly in the cooling system, many models proving hard to bleed the air pockets out after the refresh. The coolant refill tool solves this problem, ensuring that you get an air pocket free fill. The entire task is as simple as draining the system like normal, reinstalling the drain plugs and hooking the tool up to your refill location. The reason this tool works so well is due to the venturi valve, it converts air pressure from the compressor to vacuum inside the cooling system, then with a twist of a valve sucks coolant right into the system using the vacuum pressure.

This tool requires access to a standard air compressor with a minimum rating of 90 PSI (6.2 bar). A convenient, though not required part to complete the job is a container large enough to hold the entire coolant mixture capacity for your vehicle. This will dramatically reduce the risk of any unwanted air being drawn into the system. This tool is designed to refill the cooling system after it has been drained.

Replacing the fan clutch on most BMW models requires holding the water pump pulley while removing the fan clutch lock nut. With less than 1 1/2" clearance on some models this project can easily turn into a mechanical nightmare. Using our special slim line fan clutch wrench in conjunction with the appropriate pulley spanner, the removal and installation required only a few moments.

The best tool for tightening hose clamps and a favorite among our techs. When a clamp is in a tight spot it can be frustrating to get a screwdriver or socket on. This tool has a flexible shaft to bend and reach inconvenient clamps. The other common issue for clamps is that using a screwdriver can actually push the clamp away to an even worse position. The nut driver is definitely the superior hose clamp tool. This tool will quickly become one of your favorites!

This nutdriver is made in Germany and has a 6mm socket - the most common size for German hose clamps and the correct size for the OE-grade clamps we sell.